Swallow Wood Care Home
CQC GoodNestled in the heart of Mexborough, a charming town in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, you'll find Swallow Wood - a reputable care home renowned for its…
Limited — safer than 8% of similar areas
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Nestled in the heart of Mexborough, a charming town in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, you'll find Swallow Wood - a reputable care home renowned for its…
783 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
There are 1 care homes listed in and around Doncaster on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Care homes in Doncaster range from around £930 per week, with averages of £930 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
1 of the 1 care homes in and around Doncaster are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
Homes in and around Doncaster offer nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Doncaster is graded C for safety on AskBart — safer than 8% of similar areas. This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, South Yorkshire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
A care home's weekly fee in Doncaster usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Doncaster may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
Start by shortlisting homes in Doncaster by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Care homes in Doncaster are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
If you're widening your search beyond Doncaster, nearby areas with care homes include Sheffield. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
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